Aalto University's press releases
‘Ehdokaskartta’ challenges traditional voting advice applications just before the elections
The strength of this open source voting advice application lies in its transparency.
Aalto University's Näytös21 online this year
This year, Aalto University's fashion show Näytös21 will be held online. The collections of the young designers will be presented on Friday 28 May at 21:00 (EEST) at aalto.fashion
Research project assesses accessibility legislation and policy needs in the built environment
The study reviews existing legislation on accessibility in the built environment from the perspective of the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Ecofriendly chemicals can actually improve mineral processing
Nontoxic and biodegradable cellulose-based compound accelerates the mineral separation processes and reduces the use of other chemicals
What archaeological objects have been found in different parts of Finland? Researchers have developed FindSampo to bring together the discoveries made by citizens
FindSampo portal prototype, opened for public use on May 17th, 2021, contains information on thousands of discoveries made by citizens and the Finnish Heritage Agency in the archaeological catalogue application after 2015
Climate change threatens one-third of global food production
New estimates show that if greenhouse gases continue growing at current rates, large regions at risk of being pushed into climate conditions in which no food is grown today.
AI learns to type on a phone like humans
Computational model precisely replicates eye and finger movements of touchscreen users -- could lead to better auto-correct and keyboard usability for unique needs
Multi-story buildings made of wood sell for 9% more than other construction
Study shows for first time that wood construction is economically feasible
Low level of education the clearest common feature behind payment defaults
Payment defaults are also more frequent among families with children and the recently divorced and their accumulation is common especially among young people and those with credit card and instalment payment debt, according to a recent study.
Evading the uncertainty principle in quantum physics
New technique gets around 100-year-old rule of quantum physics for the first time
Researchers develop better way to determine safe drug doses for children
New research on organ maturation models could lead to improvements in drug development
Multidisciplinary project 'Shimmering wood' shortlisted in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards
Shimmering wood is an innovation of Noora Yau and Konrad Klockars.
Self-management makes work more engaging, reduces stress, and speeds up recovery
Responses from 2,000 Finns show that being able to influence the way they work increases wellbeing, whereas controlling hierarchies likely lead to burnout
A path to graphene topological qubits
Researchers demonstrate that magnetism and superconductivity can coexist in graphene, opening a pathway towards graphene-based topological qubits
Cooperative business veteran Taavi Heikkilä starts his new post at Aalto University
Heikkilä’s Executive in Residence position has been established with donated funds. Cooperative business is stronger in Finland than anywhere else in the world, which is why donors believe it is important to invest in research and teaching in this field and in collaboration between businesses and the university.
Physicist Mika A. Sillanpää wins a multi-million euro research grant to support work reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity
The team is trying to solve a hundred-year-old mystery of physics with the help of small gold spheres and extremely low temperatures. The observation of tiny gravitational forces between vibrating spheres may solve the mystery.
Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting
New recycling method replenishes lithium in electrodes while keeping existing structure intact – and performance is nearly as good as new ones
Artificial intelligence model developed by Finnish researchers predicts which key of the immune system opens the locks of coronavirus
With an artificial intelligence (AI) method developed by researchers at Aalto University and University of Helsinki, researchers can now link immune cells to their targets and for example uncouple which white blood cells recognize SARS-CoV-2. The developed tool has broad applications in understanding the function of immune system in infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.
21st century medical needles for high-tech cancer diagnostics
Modern medicine needs better quality samples than traditional biopsy needles can provide, ultrasonically oscillating needles can improve treatment and reduce discomfort
New nanoscale device for spin technology
Spin waves could unlock the next generation of computer technology, a new component allows physicists to control them
